The Value of Philosophy

121 – The Value of Philosophy – Bertrand Russell

Bertrand takes the subject of philosophy and deduces it from the whole into parts, explaining how sciences, such as astronomy, psychology, and others, began as philosophy, but have become their own disciplines (deductive reasoning). Then, he describes the importance of philosophy from the parts back to the whole in the value of its own discipline (inductive reasoning). He uses descriptive language to passionately explain the value of philosophy, which is obviously dear to his heart. He explains that although some independent disciplines have sprouted from philosophy, it is still its own entity and has value.